Housing Standards Officer

Swale and Maidstone Borough Council are looking for an Housing Standards Officer to help Investigations and inspections of dwellings and houses in multiple occupation; licensing HMO’s; preparation and service of relevant statutory notices; take other enforcement action where necessary and providing related advice and assistance to residents.
Undertake inspections associated with the licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation and determine the category of any HMO inspected and the standards that apply to that property type.
Make referrals to both internal and external agencies where appropriate.
To take enforcement action as required, including the service of notices, preparation of statements, case files and court appearances, all in compliance with Council Policy.
Investigate allegations of unlawful eviction and harassment and take appropriate action.
To participate in the delivery of the Council’s Empty Homes programme.
Help support procedures for the inspection, monitoring and enforcement of statutory provisions relating to the private sector housing stock.
To oversee and process applications for disabled facilities grants and other housing assistance programmes.
Carry out property inspections and validate qualifying works in conjunction with an Occupational Therapist and Home Improvement Agency surveyor.
Preparing costings and ensuring all documentation is correctly completed prior to approval.
Approving low-cost variation of works.
Ensuring excellent communication between the various agencies involved.
Arranging for completed works to be inspected producing “snagging” reports and signing off works as complete prior to final payment where required.
Monitor housing grant schemes including Disabled Facilities grant applications, against statutory timescales and budget position and provide update reports to management.
Liaise with partner organisations including Home Improvement Agency, Social Services, NHS and Public Health, the voluntary and community sector and other local authorities.
Payrate: £21.75 umbrella
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